2001 Saturn LS: engine overheating

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Engine · 178,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn ls. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

Filed May 24, 2010 · Engine · 128,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn l200. The contact stated that the oil light would illuminate once a month and she changed the oil very often. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership and the oil warning light was reset. However, the failure continued. The ignition would also studder when the contact attempted to start the vehicle. While driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact tried to depress the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not move forward. The vehicle was towed to an auto center where the contact was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced; two timing chains were replaced at that time. The vehicle overheated after the repair. The contact was also informed that her vehicle was included in recall 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling). When the contact called the manufacturer, she was told that her vehicle had not been serviced at the 100,000 mile mark. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000. The current mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2009 · Electrical · 00

I have had to replace the heater control switch two times over the past three years. There appears to be a problem with the wiring harness overheating at the white clip (where it plugs into the heater control unit. If left undetected, it melts the plastic of the switch making it impossible to switch from hi to low. Research on this make and model does not indicate a recall, however, I found an indication that saturn is aware of this problem and has made repairs to correct the situation. I am concerned this may eventually lead to a fire hazard, if not that then a costly repair. I have replaced the blower motor, blower motor resistor and heater control unit. Could cost nearly $1000.00 based on estimates through dealership.

Filed Aug 14, 2009 · Engine · 114,353 miles · MA

2001 saturn l100, car broke down on mass pike, overheated; towed to mechanic, he replaced thermostat, but the water pump was still not operating correctly and in process of further testing found one of the timing chains had broken and needed to be replaced; (this saturn model has two chains-one runs the engine and one the cooling system); when looking up the information to order the parts for the repair he got a tech note on a recall for this specific problem. Only saturn said my VIN number is not covered in the recall. I've seen many other complaints like this on the web. Saturn will not replace the timing chain as a part of the recall. I am having it done on monday at saturn of medford, massachusetts. I was told to be sure to register this complaint with you in hope of having the recall expanded to cover my car and others like it with this problem that was recalled, but that saturn has somehow found a loop hole and is not fixing. I have not had a car since july 28--the longest since I was 16; my email is [email protected]; karen burke; should I ask saturn to save the old parts? I sent email information to john paul and hank phillippe ryan--local sources for help in matters like this. John paul responded and suggested I be sure to register this complaint in hope of expanding the recall. The incident was reported to the state police because it was a closed road--aaa could not respond to my need for a tow. I was referred through the state police for service on the mass pike. Again I have seen other complaints online about this situation. I would like to see the recall expanded. Obviously the problem exists, my car is proof.

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Engine, Lights · 44,343 miles · DE

Exterior lighting and engine coolant leakage inside of car. Car smoking.

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Lower radiator gasket has been replaced 2 times and reinstalled 3 times. The enging coolant leakage happened 2 times within the first year of purchase. The light/turn indicator broke off where it attaches to the steering column while driving at night. Battery acid was leaking which was caused by the electrical system not working properly and overcharging the battery. And somehow the serpentine belt is now damaged. The dealership is having trouble with the starter not wanting to turn off and are going to replace it in hopes this cures the problem. Dt